by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Biblical Studies is the 146th most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, Biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,790 and had an average of $26,342 in loans still to pay off.
Across California, there were 275 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,130 and $26,282 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in Biblical studies. That schools that top this list have a program in Biblical studies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California”.
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America landed the #1 spot on the list. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is located in Santa Fe Springs, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Full Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America Biblical Studies Report
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School landed the #2 spot on the list. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a small school located in Redding, California that handed out 8 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Dorado Hills, California. It awarded 65 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern California Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California. El Cajon, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary
Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Epic Bible College landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Sacramento, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Westminster Theological Seminary in California came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Escondido, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Westminster Seminary California Biblical Studies Report
Life Pacific College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. Located in San Dimas, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
Biola University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. Biola University is located in La Mirada, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
San Diego Christian College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. San Diego Christian is located in Santee, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Bethesda University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. Bethesda is located in Anaheim, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
The Master’s University and Seminary came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at The Master’s University
With a ranking of #12, World Mission University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. World Mission University is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Fresno Pacific University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. This small school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
William Jessup University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. Located in Rocklin, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Hope International University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. This small school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Azusa Pacific University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 10 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific University
California Baptist University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California ranking. This fairly large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at California Baptist University
With a ranking of #18, Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. Vanguard is located in Costa Mesa, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Vanguard University of Southern California
With a ranking of #19, Pacific Union College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. PUC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Angwin, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Pacific Union College
Simpson University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in California list. This small school is located in Redding, California, and it awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
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